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Returning to Center

A Yoga & Meditation Retreat

Returning to Center

A Yoga & Meditation Retreat
October 29—November 1, 2026

Highlights

  • A 4-day / 3-night immersion to restore, reset, and reconnect
  • Strengthening morning yoga and calming evening practices
  • Mindfulness and restorative sessions to cultivate clarity and inner peace
  • Time for solitude, reflection, and gentle renewal in nature

Overview

As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, late fall invites a natural turning inward. This retreat offers a sanctuary to reconnect with your inner steadiness, cultivating calm, clarity, and strength through yoga, breathwork, meditation, and restorative practices. Returning to our center becomes a lived experience as each practice nurtures balance and presence.

This four-day, three-night retreat provides the space to slow down, release accumulated tension, and integrate body and mind. With an extra day beyond the typical weekend, you can settle fully into practice, allowing your nervous system to reset, your energy to replenish, and your sense of equilibrium to deepen.

Your experience includes daily yoga, guided breathwork and meditation, deep relaxation, time in nature, nourishing vegetarian meals, and the serene atmosphere of the Himalayan Institute’s 400-acre campus. Every aspect of the retreat is designed to help you carry the steadiness of returning to center into your daily life.

The whole retreat was everything I expected, and I got to meet great people with whom I am still in touch as of today. Luke, you have given me inspiration that will help me go through my grief and healing process and I thank you so much for that.

Elisabeth G., Labor Day Weekend 2025
What a great weekend that was filled with awesome people, rest, food and of course, you! You taught me more than you know in such a short amount of time. Thank you!
Marta K., November 2025

Luke Ketterhagen

Luke’s entire adult life has been dedicated to helping others and living a healthy lifestyle. After graduating magna cum laude from Marquette University with a degree in biomedical sciences, Luke immersed himself in the studies and practices of the Himalayan Tradition through residential programs at the Himalayan Institute....
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Himalayan Institute Retreat Center

For more than fifty years, the Himalayan Institute’s Retreat Center has been a gathering place for people seeking inspiration and aspiring to restore inner balance. Home to a vibrant community of yogis, it’s a place for seekers wishing to study the ancient tradition of yoga and to deepen the connection between themselves and the world around them. Whether you visit for a weekend retreat, a personal getaway, or one of our longer-term programs, your visit to the Himalayan Institute will accelerate your personal journey of rejuvenation and transformation.
Free Wifi
400-Acre Campus
On-Site Cafe
Meditation Shrine
Wooded Hiking Trails
Pond with Kayaks
On-Site Wellness Center
Bonfires and Stargazing
Bookstore and Giftshop

Retreat Center Highlights

Sacred Space
The Sri Vidya Shrine is the spiritual heart of the Himalayan Institute. This sanctuary offers an ideal setting for silent meditation and group spiritual practice, a cornerstone of the Himalayan Tradition for thousands of years. Open to seekers of all backgrounds and traditions, the Shrine provides a serene, sacred space for meditation, quiet reflection, prayer, and contemplation.
Nourishing Meals
Our nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals are thoughtfully prepared to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Each of our three daily meals is designed to be easily digestible and to support a meditative lifestyle. Sharing meals here naturally fosters connection, offering both deep nourishment and a sense of community.
Loving Community
The Himalayan Institute welcomes people from all walks of life. With a blend of short-term guests, long-term visitors, and a vibrant residential community, the atmosphere here is warm, inviting, and rooted in kindness, generosity, and service. It’s a place where friendships form naturally, often becoming the kind of connections that feel like family, and last a lifetime.
Rest in Nature
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos, the Himalayan Institute’s 400-acre campus offers breathtaking views, scenic hiking trails, and quiet spaces for reflection and contemplation. Walking is a favorite activity, whether along our groomed trails or meandering paved roads, inviting both movement and mindful presence in nature.
Conscious Simplicity
At the Himalayan Institute, we embrace simplicity in all aspects of life, from our surroundings to our approach to yoga. By minimizing distractions, we create space to strengthen the inner self and quiet the mind. Guided by authenticity and grounded in philosophy rather than frills, we support a path of meaningful personal growth.
Treat Yourself
Our Himalayan Café serves the Institute’s signature chai, coffee, and homemade cookies and treats on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The 24/7 Tea Lounge offers a variety of herbal teas for anytime enjoyment. On campus, the MOKA Origins Factory is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering handcrafted, ethically sourced chocolate and coffee, with free tours and tastings on Saturdays.
Date
October 29—November 1, 2026
Duration
4 days, 3 nights

$299 per person + accommodations
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Dates
Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 7:00 pmSunday, November 1, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
Tuition
$299 per person + accommodations
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$299 per person + accommodations